Sport in Lombok

Though tourism is less developed in Lombok compares to that of Bali, constant and efficient efforts are being taken to promote the tourism department in Lombok. Sight seeing is a major part of tourism and in the recent years an equal amount of importance is being to various sports activities. As such Lombok with its amazing landscape, peaceful sand beaches, deer gorges and lush green forests is there to welcome you with its diversified sports activities. In reality the adventure and the interest involved in sports has promoted in making Lombok a great tourist destination.

Various sports of Lombok
Adventure Sports in Lombok is a major attraction for tourists.
Water sports are now developing itself into a great attraction for tourists.
Lombok at the same time boasts of its amazing golf courses that it possesses.

Adventure Sports
The diversified range of adventure sports includes snorkeling, cycling and trekking.

The Senggigi Islands which has been identified as the most developed part of Lombok houses many beautiful beaches that provide an excellent opportunity of snorkeling. Tourists flock in the peaceful beaches of Gili Islands to enjoy basking the sun. Innumerable tourists also visit the place as it the best place in Lombok for snorkeling. The vibrant color of the coral reefs and the wonderful underwater marine life is always there to lure you. The Kuta Beach and the Komodo Islands of Lombok is now gradually developing itself into a major destination for tourists to feel the charm of snorkeling.

Though a certain amount of risk is there in cycling through the mountainous tracks of Lombok, this particular sports activity is no less interesting. Discover the grace of the picaresque village of Sumba. In addition to the fun while on a ride you can get a tinge of the local touch that is very innate of these local villages.

The mountainous ranges offer an ample opportunity of trekking. The mount Rinjani is acknowledged as the best site for trekking.

Water Sports
The vast stretches of water bodies have a number of water sports attractions. Fishing, yachting, rafting, scuba diving are a welcomed relief to the visitors who are to the island. Surfing is a very popular activity in Lombok because of its warm weather, and clear waters. Kids can find a great time while collecting the shells that lie all along the beaches.

Golfing in Lombok
Lombok has very good options for golfing. The islands have an excellent opportunity of meeting the requirements of the tourists. The Lombok Golf Kosaido County Club and the Rinjani Golf Club are dream place for golf enthusiasts. The Volker's Golf course is also renowned for its awesome golf courses that draw hundreds and thousands of tourists annually.